Lipstick holder and lipstick



Feb. A E. VAUGHN LIPSTICK HOLDER AND LIPSTICK Filed Jan. 14, 194e I o Lo l FOR HE' F//?M A Trop/V56 JN VEN TCM7 5l ALBE/er E. VAUGHN MRR/5,

Patented Feb. 151,

Albert E. Vaughn, Orange, N. J.

. Application January 14, 194s, seria1No.641,os'2

This invention relates to toilet accessories and particularly'to cosmetic dispensers of a type in which lipstick or the .like is contained Within areceptacle and dispensed therefrom as required.

Various types of cosmetic dispensersrand applicators are now in use,y one form consisting of a barrel for holding lipstick or the like and provided with a longitudinal slot through which projects the finger piece of a feeding elementslidably arranged within the barrel and engaging @the lower end ofthe lipstick to force the latter "upwardly, Another type of holder comprises a jlipstick receptacle provided with a helical slot :for receiving the lug of a propelling element which is carried by a receptacle within the con itainer and has an opening through which the Blug extends to engage in the helical slot, rel- :ative rotation between the receptacle and con-k tainer vcausing the propelling element to'move longitudinally to feed the'lipstick outwardly. A

It has been determined that more ecient use of the lipstick can be obtained if its end is beveled. However, the use of such lipsticks presents a yserious problem inasmuch as the top thin-edge of the lipstick wears clown faster than the remaining portion and thus there is a tendency for thelipstick to build up at the lower side of the inclined end to not only defeat'the purpose of the slanted end but cause malformation of the lipstick and spreading of the built-up surplus over the side of the containertosoil the ngers of the user. Moreover, since previous deviceshave nomeans for supporting the sides of the upper projecting end of the lipstick, the latterj is apt to bend and break during use. Furthermore, such lipstick holders are non-refillable and must be discardedwhen the supply of lipstickhas been depleted.

The present invention was conceived. as "a means for obviating the above outlined faults ofprior cosmetic dispensers and it is one object to provide a holder of the type indicated having a lipstick receptacle provided witha removable lower end to adapt a fresh supply or rell t be inserted therein. y l i *v Another object is toprovide a 'lipstick holder having a member attached to the lipstick and slidable within the receptacle, and an operating ring engaging the member and having a threaded engagement with the receptacle whereby to cause the lipstick to be fed inv either direction upon relative rotation between'the ring and receptacle.l This is important as it permits retraction of the lipstick into the receptacle'when not inuse. y .L

vs claims.' (o1. isz-79.3)

Another object'is. to provide a lipstick holdery in whichthe upper end of the lipstick barrelis beveledlto confrmto the inclination of the end of vthelipstick whereby to properly support the sides ofthe lattertmprevent damage thereto.

Another object isY toprovide aV lipstick holder in which the barrel is formed with a bore of sub'' stan-tially ovate shape Yfor containinglipstick. of similar cross section-thereby providing that the uppermost portion of the lipstick, or that part adjacent its relatively thin. edge, will have a greater area than the lower portion of its slop-r ing surface wherebyto compensate for .the 'normal faster wearing away of the lipstick at the tip and Vcause the lipstick to wear away more i' evenly and avoid the-tendency towardbuilding up on the lower side ofthe bevele'dend.'

Another object is to provide a cosmetic dispenser which, because of the Apeculiar formation of the upper end ofits barrel eliminates waste of the lipstick and thereby requires less adjust# ing than previously used devices Iof similar types; Another object is to Vprovide a cosmetic dis" penser composed -of a minimum number of part-s' adapted for economical manufacture on aproductionvbasis andeasily assembled without the exercise of special skill or use of tools, and lone which is durable and highlyeiicient in per,-v forming its intended function.' l" Another object is to` provide an applicator stick of ovate cross section andhaving a beveled end with the ver-tex of thek bevel arranged adjacent that portion of the lovate c-ontour of greatest area whereby to compensate for the normal'fast er wearing away of the stick at the-tip. l

Further objects of the invention areset forth in the following specification which describes two preferred forms of construction vof the device, by way of example, as illustrated by the accomff panying drawing. In the drawing, whichl is for illustrative purposes only: 1 k

Fig. 1 is a longitudinal sectional view through a preferred form of cosmetic dispenser constructed in accordance with `the present invention;`

Fig. 2 is a side elevation thereof, shown parte sectional on line 2-2 of Fig. 1; g Fig. 3 is a top plan view of the same; Fig. 4 is a cross-sectional view,.taken. on vline 4'4 of Fig. 1;

' "Fig. 5 is a side elevational view of a modified form` of cosmetic dispenser, shown part-sectional to illustrate its internal elements; l v

Fig. 6 is a top plan'view of the device ,shown in Fig..5; and v I -ber engaged with the threads of the barrel and connected to the slidable element whereby relative rotation between the barrel and annular member in either direction will feed'the lipstick longitudinally to project its end beyondthe barrel or withdraw it, thereinto. f"

Referring first to Figs. 1 to 4 of the drawing,

the preferred form of thev device includes al sleeve-` like receptacleA or barrel I0 formed on its periphery throughout the greater petioni ef its length with screw"tlgtreads` I I'. 'The barrel Il] has a longitudinalslot oropening I2 extending from its lower end to a point adjacent its upper end. An axial bore I3 exlteriding'through the barrel I is substantially` ovate shape in cross section, as indi- .'zated` in Figs; 3 and 4'.' rI hat is to say, the bore I3 has 'asubstantially semi-circular portion I4, a diametrically-opposite portion IV of greatly reduced radius, and curved' connecting portions I6 of relatively large radius. The upper end of the barrel vIll kis beveled as 4indicated at Ill'v with the highest portion or tip of the bevel arranged" adjacent the portion I4 of the bore I3 and the lowest part of the bevel positioned at the portion I5 of'the bore.

The lower end of the receptacle Ill isnormally closed by a cap or closure member 2D having an outer upstanding annular ange 2lY provided with screw threads 22 on its outer periphery. A second inner annual flange 23, similar to the'flange 2l is also provided, thus forming an annular grou-ve 24 therebetween.' forreceivingthe lower end of the barrel "'ID; order to frictionally hold these two parts,` in assembled relationship the inner flange 23 i's'lslottfed at 4spaced intervals to'prov'ide resilient fingers '25.adapted tofv grip the 'interior of` the barrel. Aiugze formed between the two flanges 2| and` 23A is adaptedtoenter the lower end "of 'thefsiet '12 'erthe barrel Vte key theberrerand closure 'member Y2,0 together to prevent relative rotation threbetween."` 'Sli'dablymounted within the bore of the barrel II] 'isA acuti-shaped element 30 in whchtlde lower :55

endy of the lipstick' 2] i`s lplaced and suitably held. As 4shovvrrn".E'igs. l1 vand 2, the slidable elementaii is`provided with a'lug 3| which projects outwardly tlirougnthe 'slot' I`2 ofthe barrel Iii. The' lug 3l 'isslotted as shown at 32 to 'receive an annulus o'r` ring 33. VThe ring 33 is provided with internal screw threads 3.4il which engage with the external threads I`I of they barrel I D, so" thatl relative rotation' between the barrel and ring will 'causel the slidableelernent 3B, together With'thelipstick 2l, to be slid axially to project or withdraw the lipstick, depending upon the direction of Ysuch rotation.

To` assemblejthe parts of this. device theslidable element 30 with its attached lipstick 2 Lis first slid into the lowerl end of thereceptacle, Ill. During this, aSembly the., rina?. is. rigged @Ver @hated of the barrel and positioned within the s lqt a; of the member 3l), after which 'schering is, turned rte thread it otite 'the 'barrer with the ,operating elements thus assembled, the lowenendfofthe barrel I0 is sealed by the cap 20 which is placed thereover to cause its ngers to frictionally hold it in place. When it is desired to ref`1l1 the device the cap 2D may be forced off from the end of the barrel and the ring 33 unscrewed from the barrel to release the slide element which may be replaced by a new element and fresh lipstick and the parts reassembled in the manner above explained. It will be noted, however, that the same slide element may be reused, provided that the remaining lipstick is removed therefrom and the fresh lipstick forced into its interior. As is common in lipstick holders, a cylindrical cover may be employed for enclosing vthe barrel, the present drawing indicating such a removable cover by dotand-dash lines and the reference character 28 in Fig. 1. As shown, the cover 28 vmay have screw threads to adapt it to be screwed onto the external threads of the cap 2D.

To use the lipstick tli'e ring 33 isV turned sufficiently to raise the lipstickl slightly, "say yoriesixteenth4 of an inch above the upper'endl of the barrel, after which it may be applied tothe lips in the usual manner. As previouslyexpl'ainedja more even distribution of the cosmeticis obtained by beveling the end of the stick. In the' present' improved holder, theupper end ofthefbarrelfis cut at an angle to provide a combined support and guard forthe projecting end ov'ffthelipstiek.

In addition, the slanted end of the barrelbeing" at a relatively short distance from the'endfof the lipstick controls and maintainsl the latter' at they proper angle. Asan important feature 'off imiA provement, the lipstick barrel is providedv with an ovately-shaped bo-re which, combinedfwiththe inclination at itsY upper end, maintains a greater area of cosmetic adjacent the tip orvrtek" f the lipstick to insure even application thereof to" the v lips and prevent the buildingup of a surplus-at the lower portion of the chamfer. vIf theentire amount of lipstick which.projectsbeyond'theend of the barrel is not used duringfoneapplileationj this en d may be withdrawn into the barrity j merely turning the ring 3,3 to canuseri'lieY slioleele` ment 3 0 to move downwardly. Following an ap,-4 plication of lipstick the cover 28 may "be placed over the open end of the barrel I qand screwed onto the cap 20 as indicatedin Fig. I. A

Figs. 5, 6 and '7 illustrate a lipstick holdferemjbodying a slightly mourned type er. @enst tetten; In this device thelipstick receptacle, or b A is'pro'vided with' diametrically'opposite' N g y tudinal slots BS'eXtending throughout the g a r portion of its length and with a' periphei ai, y 3.1 adjacent its inclined'upper end 3`',f Aic'ap or' closure member 3.9, similar to the 'capfshown in Figs. i to 4. is Yemployee.'for closing theio er enti of the barrel 35. A4 slide element 4I ably mounted within the barrel 315,. 'andhasa ree sed upper end 42l for receiving 'the lower edfof'thle lipstick el). The 'slide'element 4 I. also'haspposite radial lugs 43 which project` outwardly "through the slots 36 ofV the barrel 35 and intehe grooves MI formed on the interiy f V, barrel or operating Vsleeve 45. 'Asshewn inEi'gf', the sleevel is held axially in placefbet'we flange 3,1 of the barrel and the cap. 3 it win be seen'thetreietivej 'rotation bettennie inner and outer barrels iarolfllli willl-'causeztle slide element al anfiupstiek te' tov 'b 'e inevle'l axially in either direction, depending onthe direetion of relative rotation,'the long" lead V'off the helical grooves 44 effecting rapidA movement o f the lipstick."

It will be observed from the foregoing that the present invention licrovides la simple-yet ingenious lipstick holder incorporating novel features of improvement not fpresent in similar cosmetic dispensers of previous types. For example, through the improvedconstruction the lipstick can be quickly and conveniently projected and retracted c as required. Moreover, by bevelingthe upper end of the receptacle or ybarrel which has anovatelyshaped bore, the en d of the lipstick will be maintained at the desired angle and its upper edge :or tip, which usually wears down at a greater rate, will have a larger area *than thelower portion Aof its sloping surface thereby insuring amoreeven distribution of the cosmetic to the lips. Because the sides of the lipstick are suitably supported by the barrel throughout its entire length, the tendency of the lipstick to break or bend during use is entirely eliminated. As an added feature of improvement the lower end of the receptacle is closed by a cap which is merely snapped on, thus veliminating costly and complicated fastening means. The parts of the device may be made from any suitable material such as plastics to aiord a pleasing appearance and are easily and' quickly assembled without the use of tools or the exercise of special skill.

Furthemore, the present invention provides a novel form of lipstick and the like for use in the improved holder herein described or in other types of holders and dispensers. The improved applicator stick which is of ovate cross section has at least one beveled end with the vertex of the bevel Y arranged adjacent that portion of the ovate contour of greatest area to compensate for the normal faster wearing away of the stick at the tip.

While the improved. cosmetic dispenser and lipstick have been herein shown and described as embodied in preferred forms of construction by way of example, I do not intend to be limited to the specic disclosure contained herein since various changes, modications, and substitutions may be incorporated in the exemplary embodiments disclosed without departing from the spirit of the invention, and I hereby reserve the right to all such changes, modifications, and substitutions as properly come within the scope of my appended claims.

I claim as my invention:

1. A cosmetic dispenser, including: a lipstick receptacle having an ovately-shaped bore throughout its length for receiving a lipstick of similar cross section and having an obliquely beveled end, the vertex of the bevel being arranged adjacent that portion of the ovate bore of greatestarea; and means for feeding said lipstick outwardly beyond said beveled end of the receptacle to adapt it to assume the slope of said beveled end when applied to use.

' 2. A cosmetic dispenser, including: a receptacle having an ovately-shaped bore for containing a lipstick or the like of similar cross section, and having an obliquely beveled end, the vertex of the bevel being arranged adjacent that portion of said ovate bore of greatest area; an element slidlable Within said bore'and adapted to be joined to the inner end of the lipstick for moving same; and means movable on the receptacle and connected to said element for sliding the latter and the lipstick longitudinally.

3. A cosmetic dispenser, including: a receptacle having a bore of ovate outline for containing a lipstick or the like of similar cross section and having an obliquely beveled end, the vertex of the bevel being arranged adjacent that portion of the ovate bore of greatest area; an element slidable within said bore and adapted to be joined td the'inner end of the lipstick for moving the same; an operating member surrounding said receptacle and connected'to slide said element; and cooperating means on said member and receptacle operative upon relative rotation therebetween to feed said element and lipstick longitudinally.

4. `A cosmetic dispenser, including: a receptacle for containing a lipstick or the like and having' ment being provided with a lug projecting through said opening of the receptacle; and an annular member surrounding said receptacle and connected to said element, said member being provided with screw threads engageable with those on the receptacle whereby relative rotation between said member and receptacle in one direction causes the element to feed the outer end of the lipstick beyond the beveled end of the receptacle for application and rotation in the opposite direction withdraws the lipstick.

5. A cosmetic dispenser, including: a receptacle having a bore of ovate outline for containing a lipstick or the like of similarly shaped cross Section and having an obliquely beveled end, the vertex of the bevel being arranged adjacent that portion of the ovate .bore of the greatest area, and having a longitudinal opening therein; helical threads on the exterior of said receptacle; an element slidable within said receptacle and adapted to be joined to the lipstick, said elementA being provided with a lug projecting through said opening in the receptacle; and a member surrounding said receptacle and connected to said element, said member being provided with helical threads engageable with those of said receptacle whereby relative rotation between said receptacle and member causes said element to move the end of the lipstick longitudinally beyond the beveled end of the barrel and to Withdraw it vinto said receptacle, depending upon the direction of such rotation.

6.y A cosmetic dispenser comprising: a receptacle for containing a lipstick or the like; and means for feeding said lipstick `beyond the end of the receptacle for use, said receptacle having a bore of ovate outline throughout its length and an obliquely beveled end, the vertex of the bevel being positioned adjacent that portion of the ovate bore of greatest area, and said bore and bevel cooperating to evenly dispense the lipstick throughout the entire area of the bevel.

7. A cosmetic dispenser, including: a receptacle for containing a lipstick or the like and provided with external helical threads; an element slidable in said receptacle and joined to the lipstick; and operating means connected to said slidable element and engageable with said helical threads for feeding `said element and lipstick longitudinally upon relative rotation between said receptacle and operating means.

8. A cosmetic dispenser, including: a receptacle for containing a lipstick or the like, said receptacle being provided with a bore of ovate shape and a beveled end with the vertex of the bevel arranged adjacent that portion of said ovate bore of greatest area, and having longitudinal openings thereri-j a peripheral ange `ori-:said 'frecep tacle vadjacent its beveled end; a removable cap for closing the other .end of said receptacle; an

element slidable Within said bore and adapted `to be joined to the lipstick, said elemeritgbemgy provided with lugs projecting through said opening; an operating member rotatable on said receptacle and positioned betweeiisaid flangeand said cap; and helical grooves in said operating member engageable with said lugs and operative upon relative rotation between said memberand said receptacle to feed said element longitudinally out- Ward .to project the lipstick beyond the beveled' lend of said receptacle and to draw it thereinto, [depending upon the direction .of such relative roztation.

ALBERT E. VAUGHN.

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